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Any brakes dragging?

Going to try to make it at least for the day tomorrow. If not in an MV, then in my brother's jeep.

I carry a 3/4" impact wrench, a crank-type torque multiplier and a set of impact sockets. The impact wrench can often break the lug nuts loose on its own. If not, then I use the torque multiplier to break the nut loose and then spin it off with the impact wrench. You have to stop every lug...

Gimpyrobb, catch a cheap flight to Ontario, CA and grab a ride with the guys from TMG!

A trailer with air brakes has an actuator or "can" for each wheel or set of wheels. These are basically the same size no matter the capacity of the axle. Two axles would have four cans while a three axle trailer would have six. Honestly, you'd be better off getting a newer truck to use as your...

I think what Doghead is referring to is the fact that the M54 series trucks are designed to pull trailers that also have air over hydraulic brakes, just like the truck itself. The air system on these trucks does not supply enough air to safely supply a trailer with full air brakes. Now you...

From our own technical manuals section: http://www.steelsoldiers.com/upload/5Ton/TM9-2320-211-10.pdf The maximum allowable towed load on the highway is 30,000 lbs for the M51A2 and 15,000 lbs cross country. This assumes working and adequate brakes on the trailer. Like snowtrac nome says, you...

It is cute as a button!

Thanks TMG. I think my days of freezing on the ground in a windy tent are over. Having huey stop by would be SOOO COOL!

I agree with the two-stroke oil recommendation. Since you only put 3 gallons in, you're talking 3.75% gasoline in an 80 gallon tank. Not much to worry about.

The road into this spot looks pretty good. Do you think a motor home would make it to the camp site? I'm thinking of inviting my brother - so I can sleep in the motor home. Thanks!

Not to veer too far off subject, but here is a funny Basque story: Years ago my dad and some friends were going on a trip to Ely, Nevada. A friend of ours who wasn't going on the trip, but who had spent time in Ely, told my dad that there was a great Basque restaurant in town that they all...

Basic 939 series, also called 939A0, has the ether system as well.

I second what ODFever says. Trailer brakes are always nice, even surge brakes.

Welcome Dave from the IE!

Try switching sides, just to be sure. The lower mount might need a little "persuasion" with a big hammer to clear. Army mechanics do this all the time.

Ray has had some health issues lately. He may not be able to help with DMV issues for a while.

My mom and I went on a trip to Big Bend about 30 years ago in our VW Bus. The bus did great off road except for deep blow sand. We met a guy from Beaumont, Texas who had driven almost as far to get to Big Bend as we had from California. We were there in early April and had one day in the 80's...

Ok here's what I measured this evening. Sorry, it was super hot in the garage. Bumper to bumper: 107.5 " overall and 105" from front bumper to the part of the rear bumper where the tie down is located. 11.75" from the front of he front bumper to the part of the engine mount at the generator...

Guys, it looks like the M38A1 and I are not going to make this one. I have relatives coming down from Northern California next week. I had a blast last summer and hope to make the fall trip. Thanks, Matt